The term "utility model" as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new technical scheme suitable for practical use for the shape, structure or combination of products.
2. Inventions are generally creative inventions, and utility models are generally improved inventions.
3. The term of patent right for invention is 20 years, and the term of patent right for utility model and patent right for design is 10 years, counting from the date of application.
4. The application fee is different.